Below is a sample of rebate and incentive programs for consumers and homeowners. Visit FundHubWA to browse additional state and federal opportunities for individuals, Tribes, farmers, local governments, businesses and more. The Energy Savings Hub links to additional federal tax rebates and incentives.

Electric vehicles and transit   

• Free transit for youth under 18: Washington State Ferries and most local transit agencies offer fare-free rides for youth under 18. Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Act. Contact your local transit agency for information.

• Free Amtrak Cascades travel for youth under 18: Washington state offers free Amtrak Cascades travel for youth within Washington state borders. Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Act. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

• Used electric vehicles: Save up to $4,000 with the used Clean Vehicle Credit.

• New electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles: Save up to $7,500 with the Clean Vehicle Credit.

• Electric vehicles, boats and marine engines: Save money with state sales tax exemptions.

• Coming in April 2025: The Washington State Department of Transportation is designing a program to offer rebates up to $1,200 for e-bike purchases. Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Act.

• Program closed October 2024: A new Washington Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate program allows low-income buyers to purchase or lease an electric vehicle for less than $200 a month. Funding for the program has been used to help more than 6,100 people purchase or lease an EV. (Program may re-open if legislators choose to fund another round in 2025.)

Home heating, cooling and energy-efficiency

• Heat pumps and weatherization: Federal tax credit of up to 30% (limit of $1,500 for certain energy efficient improvements, limit of $2,000 for heat pump purchase and installation).

• Energy efficiency upgrades such as electric panel upgrades, windows, exterior doors and insulation materials: Federal tax credits up to 30% (limits vary depending on the upgrade).

• Weatherization, heat pumps, and energy bill assistance for low-income households: The State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) helps low- to middle-income people pay their utility bills, switch to low-to-no carbon heating and cooling options such as heat pumps, or install weatherization improvements such as insulation or windows that reduce energy bills. Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Act. 

• Energy-efficient appliance upgrades: Look for ENERGY STAR offers or contact your local utility.

• Energy incentives for homes and clean buildings: The Department of Commerce lists various state and federal programs for residential and commercial buildings.

• Applications for 2024 closed: Low-to-medium income households will receive a $200 rebate from their electric utility company as part of the Washington Families Clean Energy Credit program. Customers may see the credit show up automatically, or they may have to apply. Visit wacleanenergycredits.com for information. The program ended September 15, 2024. Funding comes from the Climate Commitment Act.

Renewable energy incentives

• Solar for your home: Federal tax rebates up to 30% for purchase and installation, as well as state sales tax exemptions.

• Solar for your business: Federal tax rebates for purchase and installation of a solar system or for electricity generated, as well as state sales tax exemptions.

• Renewable energy storage: Federal tax rebates up to 30% for purchase and installation of renewable energy generation and battery storage equipment.